Pro-Israel Activists Challenge Park Slope Food Co-op's Boycott of Israeli Products
Jewish group files cease and desist order against Park Slope Food Co-op for its Israel boycott
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A cease and desist order has been filed by pro-Israel activists against the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, which recently voted to boycott Israeli products. The National Jewish Advocacy Center claims the boycott is illegal and discriminatory against Jews and Israelis.
- 01The cease and desist order was filed by the National Jewish Advocacy Center on behalf of Jewish member-owners of the co-op.
- 02The activists allege the boycott was established through intimidation and deception.
- 03The co-op's board is accused of using its authority to economically disadvantage Jews and Israelis.
- 04The boycott is claimed to violate the principles of the co-op's autonomy and supports the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions movement.
- 05A separate complaint has been filed with the New York State Division of Human Rights alleging the boycott violates state law.
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A group of pro-Israel activists has filed a cease and desist order against the Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, which recently voted to boycott Israeli products. The National Jewish Advocacy Center, representing Jewish member-owners, claims the boycott is illegal and stems from a campaign of harassment and intimidation. The letter accuses the co-op's board of using its authority to economically disadvantage Jews and Israelis, thereby exposing the cooperative to legal risks. It also argues that the boycott undermines the co-op's autonomy by allowing the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement to gain influence through the PSFC Members for Palestine group. In addition to the cease and desist order, CUNY law professor Jeffrey Lax has filed a complaint with the New York State Division of Human Rights, asserting that the boycott violates state law prohibiting discrimination based on national origin. The Park Slope Food Co-op has not yet commented on these developments.
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The legal actions surrounding the boycott may influence the operations and policies of the Park Slope Food Co-op and affect its member-owners.
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